2025届黑龙江省大庆市第四中高三适应检测英语试题（word版含答案，无听力音频及听力原文 ）

2025届黑龙江省大庆市第四中高三适应检测英语试题 答案版
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的考生号、姓名、考点学校、考场号及座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共 5小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分 7. 5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do next
A. Visit a friend. B. Pick up Billy. C. Buy some beans.
2. Who is Andy Clarks
A. A public librarian. B. A TV actor. C. A famous lawyer.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Gifts for Jason. B. A baseball game. C. The woman’s retirement.
4. What went on at Cooper’s last night
A. A movie show. B. A birthday party. C. A sales promotion.
5. What problem do the speakers have
A. They are late for work. B. They get stuck in traffic. C. They have lost their way.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题1. 5分，满分 22. 5分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where are the. speakers
A. At home. B. At the office. C. At the airport.
7. How does Sara sound
A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Grateful.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10题。
8. What made Miss Johnson choose. teaching as a profession
A. Pressure from her family. B. Her passion for the work. C. A teacher’s encouragement.
9. What does Miss Johnson think is the best part of her job
A. Being with children. B. Winning others’ respect. C. Learning different things.
10. What does Miss Johnson want her students to become
A. Lifelong learners. B. Creative thinkers. C. Good communicators.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11 What does Becky like about living with her parents
A. They have a big house. B. They cook meals for her. C. They pay all her expenses.
12. What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother
A. Have patience. B. Provide company. C. Express gratitude.
13. Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own
A. They may feel lonely. B. They may fail to get along. C. They may have an emergency.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17题。
14. Whose speech did the woman listen to this morning
A. John Miller’s. B. David Thompson’s. C. Allan Brown’s.
15. What is the workshop in the afternoon about
A. Knowledge economy. B. Risk assessment. C. Employee motivation.
16. What does the woman say about her job
A. It can be challenging. B. It is truly interesting. C. It will be rewarding.
17. What do the man and the woman both want to do
A. Apply for a new position.
B. Offer their staff a salary raise.
C. Improve their management skills.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker probably do
A. She’s a medical doctor. B. She’s a fitness instructor. C. She’s a swimming coach.
19. What is a common workout mistake
A. Focusing only on building muscles.
B. Taking too many types of exercises.
C. Doing the same routine all the time
20. How often does the speaker suggest people do hard workouts
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分 37. 5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Join the Sydney City Library
1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the library
Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login (登录). You’ll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services.
① Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join
② Select Create an account and follow the instructions
③ When the account is created, select Join the library
2. Join the library without an email address
If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.
① Go to the library online catalogue and select Join
② Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email
③ Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form
3. Activate (激活) your membership
To ensure your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted.
Applicants under 18 years old
A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymemberships@cityofsydney. nsw. gov. au
1. What’s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account
A. You can spend less money. B. You can borrow more books.
C. You can enjoy safer access. D. You can log in without a password.
2. What do you need to activate your membership
A. Library card. B. Email address.
C. Identity documents. D. Bank password.
3 What is this text
A. A guide. B. A poster. C. A report. D. A notice.
B
When she worked in banking, Irini Tzortzoglou’s idea of cooking was to pick up a ready meal from Marks &Spencer on her way home, and put it in the oven (烤箱). But now, since winning the BBC cooking competition Master Chef at the age of 60, with menus inspired by her Greek heritage (遗产), food has become her life and new career.
She had not been overly interested in cooking, though as a child, food was an important part of her life. Tzortzoglou, 64, was born in Greece, where her grandparents’ house was always open, and her grandmother would often be cooking for dozens of people. Tzortzoglou would help out: “I loved the smells. I loved the processes.”
Tzortzoglou felt very bored after retiring. Then one day her husband said, “Why don’t you try Master Chef because you always love watching it.”
She was a reasonably good cook, who loved entertaining and could put together a decent dinner party menu but competing on the show demanded a whole new skill level. “I didn’t want to embarrass myself by leaving in round one, so I trained myself for a year,” she said.
She put in time, effort and money. She went to Athens to see what was happening with Greek food today. She ate at Michelin-star restaurants to see what Greek Master Chef and the young chefs were doing. And then she started practicing. She also started physical training because she could see how tough it was to run around the kitchen while filming, or stand for hours.
Since her win, Tzortzoglou has become immersed in (沉浸于) Greek food, and has written a cookery book, Under the Olive Tree. “I don’t have free time, but I love it,” she said. “I feel like a child let loose in a sweet shop.”
4. What was Tzortzoglou like as a child
A. She liked watching BBC programs. B. She studied hard to become a banker.
C. She showed some interest in cooking. D. She had to cook for the whole family.
5. Why did Tzortzoglou take part in Master Chef
A. To pursue a new career. B. To experience a decent party.
C. To have a full life. D. To preserve the heritage of her homeland.
6. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Tzortzoglou’s love for Greek food. B. Tzortzoglou’s effort to win the competition.
C. Tzortzoglou’s desire to go back to Athens. D. Tzortzoglou’s performance at the competition.
7. Which of the following best describes Tzortzoglou
A Confident and outgoing. B. Literary and childlike.
C. Generous and creative. D. Active and inspiring.
C
Scientists at Purdue University created the world’s whitest paint — a discovery that not only adds yet another choice to the “which white should we paint this wall” dilemma, but also might help the climate crisis.
The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming. “When we started this project seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind,” Ruan said in a podcast (播客) episode of This Is Purdue. They wanted to create a paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building, dramatically decreasing the need for air conditioning.
Heating, cooling, and lighting account for 28 percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. And overusing air conditioning can overwhelm a city’s power grid and cause blackouts (停电). In a Queens blackout in 2006, 175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places.
The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found.“That’s more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,”Ruan told This Is Purdue.
You can’t buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it’s important to note that the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot.
8. What is known about the paint
A. It has different colors. B. It doesn’t cost much.
C. It uses heating technology. D. It is climate-friendly.
9. What is the Queens blackout mentioned to show
A. The poor management of power. B. The significance of the paint.
C. The importance of air conditioning. D. The result of global warming.
10. Which aspect of the paint is talked about in Paragraph 4
A. Its application. B. Its function.
C. Its composition. D. Its disadvantage.
11. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. The quality of the paint needs improving.
B. The paint will bring profits to the 100 companies.
C. Researchers want to see the paint in commercial use.
D. Individual efforts matter in creating the whitest paint.
D
People generally feel secure with certainty. To be certain is to have power and control. Certainty is often used as a metric (衡量标准) of value, shaping how people view themselves and others. For example, people tend to respect those who present themselves ascertain while viewing those who express uncertainty as wishy-washy, and untrustworthy. Young people growing up in a culture that identifies strongly with certainty are told that to be certain is to be secure, right, and good. It is the idea, more than uncertainty itself, that causes great anxiety.
But the reality is that certainty is transient; it is more a feeling than a fact. Too often people act as if certainties are drawn in permanent marker: Thick, clear, definitive, and rigid. But they are not. They are actually drawn with pencil—ready for revision, editing, and change.
Spring tide’s recent report, The State of Religion and Young People: Navigating Uncertainty, allows us to hear how young people are questioning certainty and increasingly rejecting the rules that isolate them from themselves and one another. Milly, a 25-year-old quoted in the report, described her experience in a group discussion where uncertainty was welcomed rather than criticized：
“Like, struggling to know what or what not to believe....That’s something we talked about in the group. It actually makes me feel a little bit better. It’s like, oh, like we can have doubts. We can struggle with these feelings and they’re still, we’re still accepted, you know So that was actually kind of refreshing” (Spring tide, 2021, p.46).
Young people are not rejecting certainty, but they are not accepting prepackaged answers or one-dimensional solutions. They are reexamining pre-drawn labels, beliefs, and identities and daring to ask “Why ” Their courage to question is an invitation to all of us to reconsider and rediscover uncertainty. We can listen to and learn from young people, embracing(拥抱)this opportunity as a moment of critical self-reflection and growth. If we will accept uncertainties, we might discover the ways that multiple beliefs, practices, values, identities, and communities can coexist and develop together.
12. What is the purpose of paragraph 1
A. To explain a concept.
B. To advocate a culture.
C. To introduce a different opinion.
D. To confirm an assumption.
13. What does the underlined word “transient” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Changeable. B. Predictable.
C. Popular. D. Objective.
14. What was Milly’s attitude towards the group discussion
A. Intolerant. B. Doubtful.
C. Unconcerned. D. Positive.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Unmask the Culture of Certainty
B. Embrace the Gift of Uncertainty
C. Certainty: Should It Be Rejected by the Young
D. Uncertainty: Should It Be Blamed for Anxiety
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Art Appreciation
Art appreciation is an often overlooked skill. It’s more than simply looking at a piece of art and judging it based on what we see. It requires us to look deeper, beyond the surface into the artist’s intention. ____16____ The following tips would help you achieve it.
The first step is to prepare yourself mentally. Before you begin viewing any artwork, take moments to clear your mind of what a piece you think should look like. ____17____ That’s because an artist can present a unique visual experience by combining line, shape, form, color and space creatively.
Besides, examine the artwork closely. Take note of its elements mentioned above. Consider how these elements work together to convey meaning or emotion in the piece. Notice how the work makes you feel. ____18____ What can I see What is the artwork saying What feelings does it arouse in me
____19____ Information about the artist and when the artwork was created can help you uncover the deeper symbolism present in the work that may not be immediately evident. Art is often used as a tool for social change. To appreciate art, it’s important to understand the context where it was created. The context behind a piece can be found through research and analysis.
Last but not least, sharing opinions on art also helps. Try discussing your thoughts on artwork with friends or family who may have different opinions. Taking the diverse understanding into consideration, you can approach viewing art work from different viewpoints. As a result, you can gain a new appreciation every time you look at it. ____20____
A. Relevant research counts as well.
B Engage all your senses and ask yourself questions.
C. The process can bring you a fun and educational trip.
D. Leave your feelings aside and check out the questions.
E. To sum up, communication can also do good to your art appreciation.
F. With the previous ideas, you can get well prepared for the appreciation.
G. This will help you open up to different perspectives when exploring the work.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A happy-sad state can be as confusing to people as to psychologists. This is not about “smiling depression” where someone feels emotional pain, but____21____those feelings with a happy face. Rather, it’s ____22____ experiencing those two ____23____ emotions at once.
When Jeff Larsen, a psychology professor, simply asks people if it’s____24____to feel such mixed emotions, most people immediately say “yes” showing how____25____the experience is. But Larsen takes a more____26____approach.In his experiments, he asked people to watch a clip (电影片段) from a bittersweet movie and press one button if they felt____27____another if they felt happy,or____28____at the same time if they felt both emotions at once.It____29____about half pressed both happy and sad buttons at once, _____30_____not for very long.Larsen_____31_____the experience is rare, but possible.
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos_____32_____it’s possible for people to feel both positive and negative emotions at once. Situations that often_____33_____a happy-sad state include bittersweet events like_____34_____or a move to a new city for a job--situations when you’re sad about_____35_____, but happy about new opportunities, she noted. Endings that are also beginnings make these emotionally-rich events, Larsen added.
21. A. bottles up B. talks about C. gets over D. cares about
22. A. hardly B. occasionally C. suddenly D. truly
23. A. disturbing B. conflicting C. positive D. powerful
24. A. possible B. strange C. necessary D. acceptable
25. A. valuable B. abstract C. universal D. interesting
26. A. traditional B. theoretical C. scientific D. creative
27. A. awkward B. worried C. angry D. sad
28. A. both B. neither C. either D. each
29. A. stood out B. let out C. pointed out D. turned out
30. A. until B. though C. if D. once
31. A. believes B. predicts C. remembers D. doubts
32. A. expects B. agrees C. wonders D. imagines
33. A. change B. cause C. determine D. reflect
34 A. accidents B. adventures C. celebrations D. graduations
35. A. leaving B. forgetting C. failing D. losing
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has set a new record for creating sustained high temperatures after the “artificial sun” ran five times ____36____ (hot) than the sun for more than 17 minutes.
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST),____37____ (know) as an“artificial sun”, reached temperatures of up to 70,000,000℃ during the experiment.
The extreme heat ____38____ (create) in a nuclear fusion reactor, which is part of the EAST project. It reproduces the natural ____39____ (reaction) that happen inside the sun and other stars. The scientists want to develop the “artificial sun” to provide a near-endless supply of clean energy ____40____ human beings.
Scientists around the world have been trying for decades to develop nuclear fusion. They say it is the best way ____41____ (produce) clean energy. The nuclear fusion process needs no fossil fuels ____42____ leaves behind no dangerous waste. If scientists can make it work, the world will become greener and cleaner. Nuclear fusion technology is still not ____43____ (advance) enough to become a global industry. However, the EAST project is an important step.
“The recent operation lays ____44____ solid scientific and experimental foundation towards the running of a fusion reactor,” said Gong Xianzu, a researcher at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,____45____ led the latest experiment.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 近日，在公共场所，人们身着汉服拍照，演奏古筝、二胡等传统乐器；校园里，学生吟诵古典诗词，写毛笔字……处处彰显着中国传统文化的魅力。你校英文报正在组织题为Spreading Traditional Chinese Culture 的征文活动，请你选择下表中的一种传统文化的形式，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你最喜欢的一种传统文化的形式；
2. 你体验该传统文化的经历；
3. 你的收获及感受。
① 穿汉服 wearing Hanfu ② 写毛笔字 learn calligraphy ③ 讲中国故事 tell Chinese stories ④ 演奏中国传统乐器 play traditional Chinese musical instrument
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ten miles away stood a house with shiny red walls, a green garden and an apple tree. A young girl’s face would be seen reflecting from one of the large glassy windows. Her name is Maggie. Her eyes were sparkling and on her face there was a smile which could light a million candles. She seemed to be longing for a chance to play like a young child, but she had no strength in her legs because she and her family met with an accident, in which she lost both her legs.
But her spirit was strong. She would be inspired by seeing birds fly. The flying eagle would make her want to fly. She was lonely. She longed for a true friend who would talk to her and teach her to fly or at least tell her stories about soaring into the blue sky.
One evening, Maggie slowly rolled her wheelchair to the giant window and looked out to the many houses that lay across the road. Suddenly she heard someone singing and then could see an old man in a pilot suit singing in glory. The beautiful sound and the melody made the little girl happy. Suddenly he stopped and gazed up toward her. “What are you staring at ” he said angrily. “You think I’m a circus clown (马戏团小丑)” “No, Sir. I was just listening to you. You sing very well,” she said. “I don’t need your praises. I don’t need anyone!” he shouted. He started to walk to his house and shut the door. Tears rolled down from her apple-red cheeks as the man shouted at her. She was lonely.
Next morning, Maggie pushed her wheelchair across the garden to the stone road as little children played hide-and-seek around her. Suddenly out of nowhere a loading truck came rumbling across toward her. Terrified, she tried to move away from its path but the wheels of her chair were stuck. “Oh my,” she thought as the truck came in her direction fast, with the driver unaware of the obstruction in front of him. She screamed loudly but in a split second she was pulled out of her wheelchair by someone and fell on the ground. She closed her eyes and shivered as the truck passed her whistling. As she opened her eyes, she could see a man standing beside her.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night.
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Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot.
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2025届黑龙江省大庆市第四中高三适应检测英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的考生号、姓名、考点学校、考场号及座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共 5小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分 7. 5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do next
A. Visit a friend. B. Pick up Billy. C. Buy some beans.
2. Who is Andy Clarks
A. A public librarian. B. A TV actor. C. A famous lawyer.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Gifts for Jason. B. A baseball game. C. The woman’s retirement.
4. What went on at Cooper’s last night
A. A movie show. B. A birthday party. C. A sales promotion.
5. What problem do the speakers have
A. They are late for work. B. They get stuck in traffic. C. They have lost their way.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题1. 5分，满分 22. 5分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Where are the. speakers
A. At home. B. At the office. C. At the airport.
7. How does Sara sound
A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Grateful.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10题。
8. What made Miss Johnson choose. teaching as a profession
A. Pressure from her family. B. Her passion for the work. C. A teacher’s encouragement.
9. What does Miss Johnson think is the best part of her job
A Being with children. B. Winning others’ respect. C. Learning different things.
10. What does Miss Johnson want her students to become
A. Lifelong learners. B. Creative thinkers. C. Good communicators.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does Becky like about living with her parents
A. They have a big house. B. They cook meals for her. C. They pay all her expenses.
12. What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother
A. Have patience. B. Provide company. C. Express gratitude.
13. Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own
A. They may feel lonely. B. They may fail to get along. C. They may have an emergency.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17题。
14. Whose speech did the woman listen to this morning
A. John Miller’s. B. David Thompson’s. C. Allan Brown’s.
15. What is the workshop in the afternoon about
A. Knowledge economy. B. Risk assessment. C. Employee motivation.
16. What does the woman say about her job
A. It can be challenging. B. It is truly interesting. C. It will be rewarding.
17. What do the man and the woman both want to do
A. Apply for a new position.
B. Offer their staff a salary raise.
C. Improve their management skills.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker probably do
A. She’s a medical doctor. B. She’s a fitness instructor. C. She’s a swimming coach.
19. What is a common workout mistake
A. Focusing only on building muscles.
B. Taking too many types of exercises.
C. Doing the same routine all the time
20. How often does the speaker suggest people do hard workouts
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分 37. 5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Join the Sydney City Library
1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the library
Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login (登录). You’ll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services.
① Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join
② Select Create an account and follow the instructions
③ When the account is created, select Join the library
2. Join the library without an email address
If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.
① Go to the library online catalogue and select Join
② Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email
③ Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form
3. Activate (激活) your membership
To ensure your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted.
Applicants under 18 years old
A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymemberships@cityofsydney. nsw. gov. au
1. What’s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account
A. You can spend less money. B. You can borrow more books.
C. You can enjoy safer access. D. You can log in without a password.
2. What do you need to activate your membership
A. Library card. B. Email address.
C. Identity documents. D. Bank password.
3. What is this text
A. A guide. B. A poster. C. A report. D. A notice.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
B
When she worked in banking, Irini Tzortzoglou’s idea of cooking was to pick up a ready meal from Marks &Spencer on her way home, and put it in the oven (烤箱). But now, since winning the BBC cooking competition Master Chef at the age of 60, with menus inspired by her Greek heritage (遗产), food has become her life and new career.
She had not been overly interested in cooking, though as a child, food was an important part of her life. Tzortzoglou, 64, was born in Greece, where her grandparents’ house was always open, and her grandmother would often be cooking for dozens of people. Tzortzoglou would help out: “I loved the smells. I loved the processes.”
Tzortzoglou felt very bored after retiring. Then one day her husband said, “Why don’t you try Master Chef because you always love watching it.”
She was a reasonably good cook, who loved entertaining and could put together a decent dinner party menu but competing on the show demanded a whole new skill level. “I didn’t want to embarrass myself by leaving in round one, so I trained myself for a year,” she said.
She put in time, effort and money. She went to Athens to see what was happening with Greek food today. She ate at Michelin-star restaurants to see what Greek Master Chef and the young chefs were doing. And then she started practicing. She also started physical training because she could see how tough it was to run around the kitchen while filming, or stand for hours.
Since her win, Tzortzoglou has become immersed in (沉浸于) Greek food, and has written a cookery book, Under the Olive Tree. “I don’t have free time, but I love it,” she said. “I feel like a child let loose in a sweet shop.”
4. What was Tzortzoglou like as a child
A. She liked watching BBC programs. B. She studied hard to become a banker.
C. She showed some interest in cooking. D. She had to cook for the whole family.
5. Why did Tzortzoglou take part in Master Chef
A. To pursue a new career. B. To experience a decent party.
C. To have a full life. D. To preserve the heritage of her homeland.
6. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Tzortzoglou’s love for Greek food. B. Tzortzoglou’s effort to win the competition.
C. Tzortzoglou’s desire to go back to Athens. D. Tzortzoglou’s performance at the competition.
7. Which of the following best describes Tzortzoglou
A. Confident and outgoing. B. Literary and childlike.
C. Generous and creative. D. Active and inspiring.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Scientists at Purdue University created the world’s whitest paint — a discovery that not only adds yet another choice to the “which white should we paint this wall” dilemma, but also might help the climate crisis.
The paint was developed by Purdue mechanical engineering professor Xiulin Ruan and his team. It works through a passive cooling technology that offers great promises to reduce space cooling cost and global warming. “When we started this project seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind,” Ruan said in a podcast (播客) episode of This Is Purdue. They wanted to create a paint that would reflect sunlight away from a building, dramatically decreasing the need for air conditioning.
Heating, cooling, and lighting account for 28 percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. And overusing air conditioning can overwhelm a city’s power grid and cause blackouts (停电). In a Queens blackout in 2006, 175,000 people were left without power, which lead to 40 deaths. This paint could effectively be an alternative to air conditioners in some places.
The paint reflects 98.1%of solar radiation while also giving out infrared (红外线的) heat. Because the paint takes in less heat from the sun than it gives out, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without using power. Covering a roof area of 1,000 square feet with the paint could create 10 kilowatts ofcooling power, the researchers found.“That’s more powerful than the air conditioners used by most houses,”Ruan told This Is Purdue.
You can’t buy the paint just yet, but researchers are partnering with a company to put the paint on the market. While individual action to fight elimate change can help save our planet, it’s important to note that the vast majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to 100companies. Maybe we can douse(浇) those companies with this white paint, too — it could be worth a shot.
8. What is known about the paint
A. It has different colors. B. It doesn’t cost much.
C. It uses heating technology. D. It is climate-friendly.
9. What is the Queens blackout mentioned to show
A. The poor management of power. B. The significance of the paint.
C. The importance of air conditioning. D. The result of global warming.
10. Which aspect of the paint is talked about in Paragraph 4
A. Its application. B. Its function.
C. Its composition. D. Its disadvantage.
11. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. The quality of the paint needs improving.
B. The paint will bring profits to the 100 companies.
C. Researchers want to see the paint in commercial use.
D. Individual efforts matter in creating the whitest paint.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C
D
People generally feel secure with certainty. To be certain is to have power and control. Certainty is often used as a metric (衡量标准) of value, shaping how people view themselves and others. For example, people tend to respect those who present themselves ascertain while viewing those who express uncertainty as wishy-washy, and untrustworthy. Young people growing up in a culture that identifies strongly with certainty are told that to be certain is to be secure, right, and good. It is the idea, more than uncertainty itself, that causes great anxiety.
But the reality is that certainty is transient; it is more a feeling than a fact. Too often people act as if certainties are drawn in permanent marker: Thick, clear, definitive, and rigid. But they are not. They are actually drawn with pencil—ready for revision, editing, and change.
Spring tide’s recent report, The State of Religion and Young People: Navigating Uncertainty, allows us to hear how young people are questioning certainty and increasingly rejecting the rules that isolate them from themselves and one another. Milly, a 25-year-old quoted in the report, described her experience in a group discussion where uncertainty was welcomed rather than criticized：
“Like, struggling to know what or what not to believe....That’s something we talked about in the group. It actually makes me feel a little bit better. It’s like, oh, like we can have doubts. We can struggle with these feelings and they’re still, we’re still accepted, you know So that was actually kind of refreshing” (Spring tide, 2021, p.46).
Young people are not rejecting certainty, but they are not accepting prepackaged answers or one-dimensional solutions. They are reexamining pre-drawn labels, beliefs, and identities and daring to ask “Why ” Their courage to question is an invitation to all of us to reconsider and rediscover uncertainty. We can listen to and learn from young people, embracing(拥抱)this opportunity as a moment of critical self-reflection and growth. If we will accept uncertainties, we might discover the ways that multiple beliefs, practices, values, identities, and communities can coexist and develop together.
12. What is the purpose of paragraph 1
A. To explain a concept.
B. To advocate a culture.
C. To introduce a different opinion.
D. To confirm an assumption.
13. What does the underlined word “transient” probably mean in paragraph 2
A. Changeable. B. Predictable.
C. Popular. D. Objective.
14. What was Milly’s attitude towards the group discussion
A. Intolerant. B. Doubtful.
C. Unconcerned. D. Positive.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. Unmask the Culture of Certainty
B. Embrace the Gift of Uncertainty
C. Certainty: Should It Be Rejected by the Young
D. Uncertainty: Should It Be Blamed for Anxiety
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Art Appreciation
Art appreciation is an often overlooked skill. It’s more than simply looking at a piece of art and judging it based on what we see. It requires us to look deeper, beyond the surface into the artist’s intention. ____16____ The following tips would help you achieve it.
The first step is to prepare yourself mentally. Before you begin viewing any artwork, take moments to clear your mind of what a piece you think should look like. ____17____ That’s because an artist can present a unique visual experience by combining line, shape, form, color and space creatively.
Besides, examine the artwork closely. Take note of its elements mentioned above. Consider how these elements work together to convey meaning or emotion in the piece. Notice how the work makes you feel. ____18____ What can I see What is the artwork saying What feelings does it arouse in me
____19____ Information about the artist and when the artwork was created can help you uncover the deeper symbolism present in the work that may not be immediately evident. Art is often used as a tool for social change. To appreciate art, it’s important to understand the context where it was created. The context behind a piece can be found through research and analysis.
Last but not least, sharing opinions on art also helps. Try discussing your thoughts on artwork with friends or family who may have different opinions. Taking the diverse understanding into consideration, you can approach viewing art work from different viewpoints. As a result, you can gain a new appreciation every time you look at it. ____20____
A. Relevant research counts as well.
B. Engage all your senses and ask yourself questions.
C. The process can bring you a fun and educational trip.
D. Leave your feelings aside and check out the questions.
E. To sum up, communication can also do good to your art appreciation.
F. With the previous ideas, you can get well prepared for the appreciation.
G. This will help you open up to different perspectives when exploring the work.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. B 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A happy-sad state can be as confusing to people as to psychologists. This is not about “smiling depression” where someone feels emotional pain, but____21____those feelings with a happy face. Rather, it’s ____22____ experiencing those two ____23____ emotions at once.
When Jeff Larsen, a psychology professor, simply asks people if it’s____24____to feel such mixed emotions, most people immediately say “yes” showing how____25____the experience is. But Larsen takes a more____26____approach.In his experiments, he asked people to watch a clip (电影片段) from a bittersweet movie and press one button if they felt____27____another if they felt happy,or____28____at the same time if they felt both emotions at once.It____29____about half pressed both happy and sad buttons at once, _____30_____not for very long.Larsen_____31_____the experience is rare, but possible.
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos_____32_____it’s possible for people to feel both positive and negative emotions at once. Situations that often_____33_____a happy-sad state include bittersweet events like_____34_____or a move to a new city for a job--situations when you’re sad about_____35_____, but happy about new opportunities, she noted. Endings that are also beginnings make these emotionally-rich events, Larsen added.
21. A. bottles up B. talks about C. gets over D. cares about
22. A. hardly B. occasionally C. suddenly D. truly
23. A. disturbing B. conflicting C. positive D. powerful
24. A. possible B. strange C. necessary D. acceptable
25. A. valuable B. abstract C. universal D. interesting
26. A. traditional B. theoretical C. scientific D. creative
27. A. awkward B. worried C. angry D. sad
28. A. both B. neither C. either D. each
29. A. stood out B. let out C. pointed out D. turned out
30. A. until B. though C. if D. once
31. A. believes B. predicts C. remembers D. doubts
32. A. expects B. agrees C. wonders D. imagines
33. A. change B. cause C. determine D. reflect
34. A. accidents B. adventures C. celebrations D. graduations
35. A. leaving B. forgetting C. failing D. losing
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has set a new record for creating sustained high temperatures after the “artificial sun” ran five times ____36____ (hot) than the sun for more than 17 minutes.
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST),____37____ (know) as an“artificial sun”, reached temperatures of up to 70,000,000℃ during the experiment.
The extreme heat ____38____ (create) in a nuclear fusion reactor, which is part of the EAST project. It reproduces the natural ____39____ (reaction) that happen inside the sun and other stars. The scientists want to develop the “artificial sun” to provide a near-endless supply of clean energy ____40____ human beings.
Scientists around the world have been trying for decades to develop nuclear fusion. They say it is the best way ____41____ (produce) clean energy. The nuclear fusion process needs no fossil fuels ____42____ leaves behind no dangerous waste. If scientists can make it work, the world will become greener and cleaner. Nuclear fusion technology is still not ____43____ (advance) enough to become a global industry. However, the EAST project is an important step.
“The recent operation lays ____44____ solid scientific and experimental foundation towards the running of a fusion reactor,” said Gong Xianzu, a researcher at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,____45____ led the latest experiment.
【答案】36. hotter
37. known 38. was created
39. reactions
40. for 41. to produce
42. and 43. advanced
44. a 45. who
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 近日，在公共场所，人们身着汉服拍照，演奏古筝、二胡等传统乐器；校园里，学生吟诵古典诗词，写毛笔字……处处彰显着中国传统文化的魅力。你校英文报正在组织题为Spreading Traditional Chinese Culture 的征文活动，请你选择下表中的一种传统文化的形式，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你最喜欢的一种传统文化的形式；
2. 你体验该传统文化的经历；
3. 你的收获及感受。
① 穿汉服 wearing Hanfu ② 写毛笔字 learn calligraphy ③ 讲中国故事 tell Chinese stories ④ 演奏中国传统乐器 play traditional Chinese musical instrument
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
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【答案】
Spreading Traditional Chinese Culture
Nowadays, with the popularity of Chinese style, more people show great interest in traditional Chinese culture. My favourite traditional Chinese culture is calligraphy, which has a long history and has influenced many people.
I started learning calligraphy at eight. At first, it was challenging for me to use the brush to write Chinese characters. My wrist would ache after holding the brush for a long time. Fortunately, with the help of my teacher, I gradually improved. Now, I can write spring couplets for my family every year. It makes me proud.
Learning calligraphy has a great influence on me. I become more patient and careful thanks to years of practice. I also feel honoured to be able to pass down this traditional Chinese culture.
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ten miles away stood a house with shiny red walls, a green garden and an apple tree. A young girl’s face would be seen reflecting from one of the large glassy windows. Her name is Maggie. Her eyes were sparkling and on her face there was a smile which could light a million candles. She seemed to be longing for a chance to play like a young child, but she had no strength in her legs because she and her family met with an accident, in which she lost both her legs.
But her spirit was strong She would be inspired by seeing birds fly. The flying eagle would make her want to fly. She was lonely. She longed for a true friend who would talk to her and teach her to fly or at least tell her stories about soaring into the blue sky.
One evening, Maggie slowly rolled her wheelchair to the giant window and looked out to the many houses that lay across the road. Suddenly she heard someone singing and then could see an old man in a pilot suit singing in glory. The beautiful sound and the melody made the little girl happy. Suddenly he stopped and gazed up toward her. “What are you staring at ” he said angrily. “You think I’m a circus clown (马戏团小丑)” “No, Sir. I was just listening to you. You sing very well,” she said. “I don’t need your praises. I don’t need anyone!” he shouted. He started to walk to his house and shut the door. Tears rolled down from her apple-red cheeks as the man shouted at her. She was lonely.
Next morning, Maggie pushed her wheelchair across the garden to the stone road as little children played hide-and-seek around her. Suddenly out of nowhere a loading truck came rumbling across toward her. Terrified, she tried to move away from its path but the wheels of her chair were stuck. “Oh my,” she thought as the truck came in her direction fast, with the driver unaware of the obstruction in front of him. She screamed loudly but in a split second she was pulled out of her wheelchair by someone and fell on the ground. She closed her eyes and shivered as the truck passed her whistling. As she opened her eyes, she could see a man standing beside her.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night.
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Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot.
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【答案】She gazed up to him and immediately recognized him as the man she saw singing last night." Thank you for saving me," she said in gratitude," and I ' m sorry if I bothered you last night with my listening." The man looked at her, a softness in his eyes." I didn’t mean to be so harsh." he said, his voice filled with remorse. The softness opened Maggie’s heart. She poured out her story of the accident, her longing for a friend, and her obsession with flying. Ken listened intently, his heart going out to the young girl." And I don’t seem to be the only one who loves flying." said the girl, eyeing the man’s uniform.
Maggie got to know his name was Ken and that he was a retired pilot. As the sun began to set, Maggie learned so much about Ken that she realized that she had found a true friend in Ken. For the first time in a long time, she felt genuine happiness. The next day, Ken came back to visit Maggie with a small gift, a book about flying. Maggie’s face lit up as she flipped through the pages, imagining herself soaring through the clouds. Many afternoons saw them in the garden, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Their friendship grew stronger with each passing day.